Visit São Lourenço dos Órgãos
Sao Lourenco dos Orgaos is a municipality in the north of Cape Verde, located on the Island of Santo Antao. It's a mountainous region known for its pleasant climate and stunning views, making it a popular tourist destination. The area is home to many small villages and traditional terraced farms that produce coffee and papaya, amongst other agricultural products.
One of the main attractions in Sao Lourenco dos Orgaos is Paul Valley, which offers breathtaking views over the valley floor below as well as trails for more adventurous hikers. For those looking for culture and history, there are several churches to explore such as Igreja de Nossa Senhora da Luz or Igreja de Nossa Senhora do Livramento.
The city also has strong historical roots dating back to its early settlement by Portuguese colonists in 1660. To this day many old colonial buildings remain intact including Forte de Sao Joao Baptista, the oldest fortification in Cape Verde built by Francisco d'Almeida between 1546-1548. Visitors should definitely take some time to explore this fascinating slice of history!
One of the main attractions in Sao Lourenco dos Orgaos is Paul Valley, which offers breathtaking views over the valley floor below as well as trails for more adventurous hikers. For those looking for culture and history, there are several churches to explore such as Igreja de Nossa Senhora da Luz or Igreja de Nossa Senhora do Livramento.
The city also has strong historical roots dating back to its early settlement by Portuguese colonists in 1660. To this day many old colonial buildings remain intact including Forte de Sao Joao Baptista, the oldest fortification in Cape Verde built by Francisco d'Almeida between 1546-1548. Visitors should definitely take some time to explore this fascinating slice of history!
